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Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller won re-election in a runoff against former sheriff Darren White, securing a third term to lead New Mexico's largest city.
Nick Sirianni shut down talk of benching Jalen Hurts despite the Philadelphia Eagles' three-game losing streak and his five turnovers against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launches congressional bid against Rep. Dan Goldman with backing from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said that homelessness is California's "poster child" of failure during a new podcast interview, acknowledging the state's ongoing struggles.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan slams fellow Democrat Rep. Angie Craig over ICE vote as immigration enforcement intensifies amid state's fraud scandal.
Rep. Lloyd Doggett announces he will not seek re-election after the Supreme Court upheld Republican redistricting maps that threatened his Texas seat.
Navy secretary warns U.S. must prepare for conflict with wartime urgency as service launches office to slash weapons development timelines and fix delays.
Controversial Rutgers professor "Dr. Antifa" Mark Bray returns to teach communism seminar after fleeing to Spain amid doxxing threats and campus petition.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slams Democrat-led states for blocking Trump's tax relief legislation, calling it "political obstructionism."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio abolished Calibri typeface at the State Department this week as part of efforts to dismantle DEI programs and restore traditional formatting.
From neck pillows and power banks to sanitizing wipes and smart tags, these carry-on essentials make the airport experience way less painful.
Luigi Mangione apologized at Pennsylvania McDonald's for looking "suspicious" before his arrest for the alleged assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Family disputes UCSB police ruling that student Elizabeth Hamel's fatal balcony fall was accidental, citing unanswered questions about her final hours.
London teacher dismissed for telling Muslim pupil "Britain is still a Christian country" now challenges unfair dismissal with Free Speech Union group's support.
Turning Point USA chapter leaders at an Illinois college were forced to leave campus over concerns about their safety following online death threats.
Senate Democrat John Fetterman decried the "dehumanizing" attack against Erika Kirk, a widow and mother, after a left-wing figure called her a "grifter."
Best-selling "Shopaholic" author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55 after brain cancer battle. Her final days were filled with Christmas joy, family says.
Netflix's "Queen of Coal" starring transgender actor Lux Pascal as a transgender coal miner faced backlash ahead of its upcoming December release date.
Buffalo Bills legend Andre Reed discussed the team's playoff hopes as they face the New England Patriots in a crucial AFC East matchup this weekend.
Conservative group Consumers' Research publishes "Woke Alert" targeting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for pushing diversity initiatives and climate agenda.
Nonprofit Boxes to Boots asks President Trump to help after USPS returned 800+ Christmas packages meant for deployed troops, leaving families without support.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine could be ready for its first election since Russia's 2022 invasion if international partners provide security guarantees.
Seasoned hiker shares harrowing survival story after being stuck knee-deep in quicksand during freezing temperatures at the famous Utah national park.
Democrats expand House battleground map to 39 seats for 2026 midterms, targeting Republican districts in California, Texas, Florida and North Carolina.
A federal judge cleared the release of grand jury documents from Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking trial on Wednesday.